Complete homework on Topic 2, Lesson 1 - may use tomorrow on quiz over the information.
Thursday, March 15
Quiz over Topic 2, Lesson 1
Read Topic 2, Lesson 2
Complete the Cause and Effect worksheet.
Complete the Political Cartoon worksheet.
Political Cartoons: Political cartoons express the cartoonist's opinion on a recent issue or current event. Often the cartoon's purpose is to influence public opinion about political leaders, government policies, or economic and political issues. To achieve this goal, cartoonists use humor and exaggeration. When analyzing a political cartoon, be sure to examine all words, images and labels to help you fully understand the cartoonist's intent. Use the following steps to analyze a political cartoon.
1) Identify the symbols in the cartoon- analyze the cartoon to determine whateach image or symbol represents. Read the title and any labels or captions. 2) Analyze the meaning of the cartoon - consider how the cartoonist uses the images and symbols in the cartoon to express his or her opinion. 3) Draw conclusions about the cartoon's intent - determine the main message, or point of view expressed in the cartoon.
Topic 2 - Origins of American Government
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
Political Cartoons:
Political cartoons express the cartoonist's opinion on a recent issue or current event. Often the cartoon's purpose is to influence public opinion about political leaders, government policies, or economic and political issues. To achieve this goal, cartoonists use humor and exaggeration. When analyzing a political cartoon, be sure to examine all words, images and labels to help you fully understand the cartoonist's intent. Use the following steps to analyze a political cartoon.
1) Identify the symbols in the cartoon- analyze the cartoon to determine what each image or symbol
represents. Read the title and any labels or captions.
2) Analyze the meaning of the cartoon - consider how the cartoonist uses the images and symbols in the
cartoon to express his or her opinion.
3) Draw conclusions about the cartoon's intent - determine the main message, or point of view
expressed in the cartoon.
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